Equipment Planner

Highway Transport
Lake Charles, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2022 CLOSED ON 10/28/2022

Job Posting for Equipment Planner at Highway Transport

Responsible for efficiently and effectively managing all aspects of trailers and equipment planning. The position works closely with Highway Transport’s terminal management and personnel, Shop and Tank Wash, Line Haul, Safety, Sales, Human Resources and Accounting departments. This position also works closely with Client plant personnel. All areas within the position’s scope of responsibility must be managed within established policies and procedures of the company.

Pay: $56,000 - $70,000 per year

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinates interior and exterior cleaning processes of tanks.
  • Coordinates tank cleaning with terminal personnel cleaning schedule.
  • Schedules spotter empty and loaded movements.
  • Schedules trailers to meet load times for specified customers.
  • Performs daily yard check to account for all loaded and empty trailers.
  • Schedules cleaning times for carrier partner’s trailers.
  • Complies with company transit time standards.
  • Completes EDI reports as needed by customer.
  • Maintains internal customer contacts and communications
  • Completes monthly service reports as needed.
  • Schedules tra iler maintenance with internal and external shops.

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications

  • High school diploma. Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • 2 years’ experience in bulk tanker industry
  • E xperience in tank truck loading/unloading of MC 307 & DOT 407 tank trailers.

Skills Required:

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to direct and manage drivers and manage independent contractor relations within established policies and procedures of the company.
  • Proficient in company software including word processing and spreadsheet software, e-mail and mainframe computer system.
  • Knowledge of Federal DOT, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment.
  • Must be able to work with interruptions and deadlines.
  • Must be able to effectively interact with internal and external customers.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

  • Majority of time will be spent at the service center.
  • Normal schedule: Monday - Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m
  • Work after hours and weekend may be required.
  • Occasional travel is necessary.

Commitment to Responsible Care®: Highway Transport’s Quality Driven Delivery Management System policy has been developed by the company’s senior management and serves as a visible commitment to ensuring the health and safety of our employees and contractors, protecting the environment and minimizing the impact of our operations on the roadways which we travel and the areas where we manage terminal facilities. Highway Transport shall comply with its Safety, Health, Environmental and Security Policy and Programs, Department of Transportation Regulations, applicable OSHA and EPA/State environmental regulations and applicable local regulations.

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It's rewarding to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE and have a passion for what they do.
Since 1948, Highway Transport has been a chemical tanker trucking company with a reputation rooted in family and tradition. What makes Highway Transport a choice employer? We hire top talent in the industry to join our team and invest in resources to support career advancement. Highway Transport offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including Paid Time off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Company-paid Life Insurance and a 401(K).

Highway Transport does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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